No Maida No Cream Healthy White Pasta Sauce

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No Maida No Cream Healthy White Pasta Sauce

A luxurious white pasta sauce is loved by many. However, more often than not, the methods of preparing this white sauce incorporate a lot of butter, cream, and even maida flour, which might not be very appropriate for one’s healthy diet.

Don’t worry, my dear friend, for I have a healthy, tasty version to share with you! The reason being, there are no health concerns with this creamy white sauce, which is prepared from pureed cauliflower and paneer.

This sauce is equally healthy, smooth, and rich—if you imagine a perfect sauce to coat your favorite pasta, this would be it.

Cauliflower works wonders (if you are plagued with constipation) when paired with protein-rich paneer and cashew nuts; it delivers your sauce with a perfect nutrition boost.

Packed with vegetables and nutrients, this pasta dish is perfect for a wholesome meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

It’s a great way to sneak in some extra veggies while keeping the taste deliciously irresistible.

This No Maida No Cream Healthy White Pasta Sauce is rich in fibre and protein. It is ideal for kids and senior citizens, and is easily adaptable.

The best part is that it takes fewer minutes than the white sauce made from maida, which has just a few ingredients. What’s even better is that there is no risk of lumps and burning of sauce. Now, come on, let us jump right into it!

No Maida No Cream Healthy White Pasta Sauce

Ingredients:

1 medium-sized cauliflower head (cut into florets)
100g paneer (cottage cheese) or tofu
1 tbsp olive oil (for pasta)
7-8 soaked cashew nuts
4-5 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 small onion (finely chopped-optional)
1 cup vegetable broth or water
1 cup milk (coconut milk, dairy or plant-based, to thin it if required)
1 tsp oregano or mixed Italian herbs
Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

First, boil, blanch, or steam the cauliflower florets until they are nice and tender about 8-10 minutes. After cooking, drain the water and set it aside. Keep the broth to thin out the paste if required later.
Use a blender or food processor to incorporate all of the cooked ingredients, such as the cauliflower, onion, soaked cashew nuts, paneer, and garlic, and blend until creamy.
Depending on your taste, season the white sauce with salt and pepper. You can furthermore use Italian seasoning or dried herbs. If you wish, you may add grated cheese for an extra cheesy taste.
If it becomes too thick for your liking, you can thin the white sauce down by adding a bit of dairy or plant-based milk or water.

Mix with Pasta

In a pan, heat olive oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onion garlic, and veggies of your choice like red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, broccoli, baby corn, etc..

Sauté them until they turn translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

After the sautéing is done, mix it up with the cooked pasta (Whole wheat, gluten-free) and the white sauce. Zucchini noodles also work great with this sauce.

Garnish & Serve:

To make the creamy pasta look more delicious, you can garnish the pasta with freshly chopped parsley or basil, add some pepper and eat up!

This pasta sauce made with cauliflower and paneer instead of flour and cream is a healthier variation of the decadent white sauce. It has the same soft and buttery mouth feel without the use of any refined flour or heavy cream.

The cauliflower almost replaces the need for any heavy cream in the sauce while paneer gives it the necessary protein which means the sauce is not just low on calories but also wholesome.

It will suit any pasta lover who craves a tasty dish without feeling bad afterwards. Rapid, hassle-free and scrumptious – try it for your next family gathering!

I hope you enjoyed it and what interesting twists did you add so that this dish reflects your sense of style!

No Maida No Cream Healthy White Pasta Sauce

No Maida No Cream Healthy White Pasta Sauce